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Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews, Louisville, KY

Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews

4.6
4.6
628 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
Besides New Orleans/Cajun influences, Mediterranean & Italian cuisine is honored on Lou Lou’s menu. Just as gumbo is a favorite New Orleans dish, which combines many flavors of many different cuisines to make one amazing one. Lou Lou mixes these together to present a varied menu prepared with loving attention.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Mediterranean, Creole
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 893-7776
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jared Matthews
  • Neighborhood
    St Matthews
  • Cross street
    north of Shelbyville Rd
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wine

What 628 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Neighborhood gem

  • Louisville

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Lou Food + Drink in St. Matthews is a beloved spot for its "fantastic service" and "the very best food." A delightful blend of New Orleans and Italian cuisine, standout dishes include jambalaya, shrimp and grits, and the blue cheese polenta. Despite occasional noise, it's praised for its "amazing food" and "excellent value." With a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, it's a local gem perfect for casual dining.

628 Reviews
  1. Gayle

    VIP

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My friend had pizza which she said was wonderful. I got the lemon piccata pasta, which sounded great but was just okay. I decided to add shrimp which, for a supposed Cajun place, were a huge disappointment. I asked for blackened and received tiny, semi grilled pathetic shrimp. I would have appreciated fewer, larger ones with some flavor. Service was wonderful. I’ll go back but will stick with the pizza.

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  2. Judith

    VIP

    Louisville

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, beverage and service are a constant with Lou Lou in St Matthews.

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  3. Sharon

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered the Blue Cheese Polenta and She Crab Soup. The presentation of the polenta was very attractive and appetizing. It was also delicious !

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  4. Alex

    VIP

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We usually enjoy the food, service and experience but this time was different. We arrived to find that we were seated next to a 20 person table that was filled with extremely loud and rude people. Several of them were standing right next to our table for an extended time talking loudly and asking questions about our food. Children were allowed to run around screaming loudly. Parents were oblivious. The staff did nothing to control the mayhem. We had requested a booth that was located away from the chaos but we were told that it was reserved. Well we had reservations too and we were there. There remained open tables throughout our dinner. Service was slow. Food was good but the experience ruined it.

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  5. Nancye

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Hot Brown has stringy cheese and sour dough bread base. The cheese was not a creamy cheese and difficult to swallow. The bread was not toasted and soggy. Change the cheese and toast the bread. The server was terrific. He did a great job. He returned often to make sure we were served. His name is Drew.

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  6. Nancy

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drew was an excellent waiter. We all really enjoyed our meals.

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  7. jahi

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Micheal was nice and friendly and described the menu perfectly. The food and drinks were good. Will definitely be back to try more menu items.

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  8. Sara

    VIP

    Louisville

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Locally owned with great food, options and atmosphere. Right size for cozy feel without feeling crowded. Good service and very pleasant staff. My go-to for lunch or dinner.

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  9. Lynn

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed a lovely meal and had attentive service. Bonus that the bar offers mocktails.

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  10. Lyndsay

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic and attentive service. Food was delicious and came out quickly.

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Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews is rated 4.6 stars by 628 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 4 times today

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Google Map for Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews

108 Sears Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207

Additional information

  • Cross street
    north of Shelbyville Rd
  • Neighborhood
    St Matthews
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Mediterranean, Creole
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jared Matthews
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wine
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